1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 584 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Mustang |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |